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This is what you say when things do not go as expected October 22, 2019

Maybe this is what you say after a surprise election result that largely took away an agenda focused on the abolition of the private health insurance rebate.

Bupa teams up with University of Sydney on new research project October 22, 2019

Bupa has teamed up with the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre to launch a mental-health focused digital health care trial through the InnoWell platform.

Patients welcome new action plan for osteoporosis October 22, 2019

Osteoporosis Australia (OA) has welcomed the announcement of a new National Strategic Action Plan on Osteoporosis. Health minister Greg Hunt announced the $4 million plan to coincide with World...

AMA welcomes 'no' move on autonomous pharmacist prescribing October 17, 2019

The AMA has welcomed a decision by the Pharmacy Board of Australia not to pursue a model of autonomous prescribing by pharmacists.

New report highlights the benefit of privately insured eye treatment October 17, 2019

A new report commissioned by the Medical Technology Association of Australia has quantified the benefits of patients accessing intraocular lenses through the Prostheses List.

Bupa recommends changes to reduce mental health risks for international students October 17, 2019

Bupa says a study involving over 12,000 participants from 175 countries found international students may be at a higher risk of developing a mental illness before they come to Australia to study.

Device sector hopeful of avoiding new round of price cuts October 15, 2019

The medical device sector is increasingly hopeful it will successfully resist pressure to further reduce prices ahead of next year's private health insurance premium round.

Work required on serious mental illness October 15, 2019

Medibank's group executive of healthcare and strategy says significant inequity remains in the availability of medical and social care for Australians with serious mental illness.

CSL marks 25 years since privatisation October 15, 2019

CSL has celebrated the 25th anniversary of listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) with a ceremonial bell ring at market open.

APHA hits back at Grattan Institute October 10, 2019

The Australian Private Hospitals Association has criticised the Grattan Institute’s health plan director Stephen Duckett for getting "basic facts wrong about private hospital efficiency and costs".

Insurers reject criticism of reform proposals October 10, 2019

Private Healthcare Australia has responded to criticism from the Consumers Health Forum over its call for reforms to encourage more younger people into private health insurance.

New pilot program targeting chronic knee pain October 10, 2019

An Australian-first pilot program exploring whether diet and exercise can be effective in helping patients with chronic knee pain has shown a return to marathon running is possible with the right support.

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This is what you say when things do not go as expected

Bupa teams up with University of Sydney on new research project

Patients welcome new action plan for osteoporosis

AMA welcomes 'no' move on autonomous pharmacist prescribing

New report highlights the benefit of privately insured eye treatment

Bupa recommends changes to reduce mental health risks for international students

Device sector hopeful of avoiding new round of price cuts